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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.34, 25,158.70 and 10,204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.34, 25,158.70 and 10,204.18 is: 15,286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.34 : 25,158.70 = 10,204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.34/25,158.70 = 10,204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.34x = 25,158.70 × 10,204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.34x = 256,723,853.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,723,853.22/16,794.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,286.33

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